Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night English Department Program April Gonzalez, Supervisor of English January 22, 2009

What criteria is used for placement in Freshman English?

NJ Ask Scores Eng I w/lab 205 or below NJAsk Eng I NJAsk Eng I Aca NJAsk Eng I Hon 260+ NJAsk

As well as: Current placement Grades Observational Checklist Teacher recommendation

What is the difference between the four English courses? English I with Lab English I Academic English I Honors English I

Differences Literature studied beyond the core Pacing of the course Writing assignments and assessments Skills required

What reading and literature will be studied?

Major Works of Core Literature English IAca English IHon English I Buried OnionsAll Quiet…Silas Marner Raisin in Sun Romeo & Juliet The Odyssey Of Mice & Men Tale of Two… Separate Peace Jane Eyre Julius Caesar

What are the requirements for the Summer Reading Assignment for each level?

Summer Reading Assignments English I Read: Buried Onions Write: 2 open- ended prompts (HSPA style) Aca English I Read: All Quiet.. Write: a 5- paragraph paper Read: 2 nd book Take Notes: for in-class writing Hon English I Read: Silas Marner Write: a literary analysis essay Read: 2 nd book Write: typed notes on literary elements for in- class timed writing

Can students move to another level the following year?

Yes…. if the student meets prerequisite grades. the teacher recommends placement.

What electives are available for 9 th grade students?

Creative Writing (full year-levels I-II)

Journalism (full year-levels I-IV)

The Art of Screenwriting (semester course)

African-American Literature (semester course)

The Art of Public Speaking (semester course)

Sports in Literature and Film (semester course)

Welcome to the High School! April Gonzalez Supervisor of English